Current Affairs 26 January, 2026 Quiz
Q1. Who was the Chief Guest at India’s 77th Republic Day parade held on 26 January 2026?
A. Emmanuel Macron
B. Ursula von der Leyen
C. Joe Biden
D. Olaf Scholz
Answer: B. Ursula von der Leyen
Explanation: Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, attended as the chief guest, highlighting EU-India ties.
Q2. What was the official theme of the 77th Republic Day celebrations in 2026?
A. Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav
B. Unity in Diversity
C. 150 Years of Vande Mataram
D. India of the Future
Answer: C. 150 Years of Vande Mataram
Explanation: The theme commemorated 150 years of the iconic national song ‘Vande Mataram’ by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay.
Q3. The Republic Day parade in 2026 was held at which location in New Delhi?
A. Rajpath
B. Kartavya Path
C. India Gate Lawns
D. Red Fort
Answer: B. Kartavya Path
Q4. Which foreign entity had notable participation in the Republic Day 2026 parade?
A. NATO contingent
B. SCO observers
C. BRICS delegation
D. EU participation
Answer: D. EU participation
Q5. The Republic Day 2026 parade featured a 21-gun salute using which type of indigenous artillery?
A. 105-mm Light Field Gun
B. Dhanush howitzer
C. ATAGS
D. K9 Vajra
Answer: A. 105-mm Light Field Gun
Q6. Which cricketer received the Padma Shri in the 2026 Padma Awards announced on the eve of Republic Day?
A. Virat Kohli
B. Rohit Sharma
C. Sachin Tendulkar
D. MS Dhoni
Answer: B. Rohit Sharma
Q7. Malayalam actor Mammootty was conferred which Padma honour in 2026?
A. Padma Vibhushan
B. Padma Shri
C. Padma Bhushan
D. Bharat Ratna
Answer: C. Padma Bhushan
Q8. Veteran actor Dharmendra was among the recipients of which Padma award in 2026?
A. Padma Shri
B. Padma Bhushan
C. Bharat Ratna
D. Padma Vibhushan
Answer: D. Padma Vibhushan
Q9. In which category was footballer IM Vijayan awarded Padma Shri in 2026?
A. Arts
B. Sports
C. Public Affairs
D. Science & Engineering
Answer: B. Sports
Q10. Which singer was named among the Padma recipients in 2026?
A. Lata Mangeshkar
B. Asha Bhosle
C. Alka Yagnik
D. Shreya Ghoshal
Answer: C. Alka Yagnik
Q11. India clinched the T20I series against New Zealand with an eight-wicket victory reported around 26 January 2026. Who scored a rapid 14-ball 50 in the decisive match?
A. Abhishek Sharma
B. Suryakumar Yadav
C. Tilak Varma
D. Hardik Pandya
Answer: A. Abhishek Sharma
Q12. Who was named Player of the Match in the T20I match where India sealed the series win over New Zealand?
A. Abhishek Sharma
B. Jasprit Bumrah
C. Suryakumar Yadav
D. Shivam Dube
Answer: B. Jasprit Bumrah
Q13. The T20I series between India and New Zealand in January 2026 was hosted by India. What was the final series scoreline when India took an unassailable lead?
A. 2-0
B. 4-0
C. 3-1
D. 3-0
Answer: D. 3-0
Q14. In January 2026, which country scrapped an airport development deal with Pakistan, as reported in major news?
A. Saudi Arabia
B. UAE
C. China
D. Turkey
Answer: B. UAE
Q15. Which region was described as a geopolitical battleground in global news around January 2026 due to territorial disputes?
A. Arctic Circle
B. South China Sea
C. Black Sea
D. Persian Gulf
Answer: A. Arctic Circle
(Explanation: Tensions rose among the US, European nations, and others over Arctic sovereignty and resources.)
Q16. In January 2026 geopolitical news, investors reassessed US dollar strength due to volatility from which leader’s policies?
A. Joe Biden
B. Xi Jinping
C. Donald Trump
D. Vladimir Putin
Answer: C. Donald Trump
Q17. The 2026 US National Security Strategy (NSS) was discussed in European geopolitical analyses in January 2026. Which country was a key focus in US-China forecasts?
A. Russia
B. China
C. Iran
D. North Korea
Answer: B. China
Q18. In January 2026, the Supreme Court upheld the Lok Sabha Speaker’s power to constitute an Inquiry Committee for what purpose?
A. Investigating corruption charges against MPs
B. Contempt proceedings
C. Disqualification of members
D. Removal of a judge
Answer: D. Removal of a judge
Q19. Which constitutional article mandates the Governor to address the Legislative Assembly at the start of the session?
A. Article 174
B. Article 176
C. Article 200
D. Article 356
Answer: B. Article 176
Q20. ‘Vande Mataram’ was composed by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay and featured in which novel?
A. Anandamath
B. Gitanjali
C. Godan
D. Gora
Answer: A. Anandamath
Q21. Which dancer was awarded Padma Shri in 2026 for Mohiniyattam?
A. Kalamandalam Vimala
B. Yamini Krishnamurthy
C. Mallika Sarabhai
D. Sonal Mansingh
Answer: A. Kalamandalam Vimala
Q22. In January 2026, the Supreme Court clarified the scope of ‘terrorist act’ under which law?
A. NSA
B. UAPA
C. PMLA
D. AFSPA
Answer: B. UAPA
Q23. Which former Jharkhand CM was named among Padma awardees in 2026?
A. Shibu Soren
B. Raghubar Das
C. Hemant Soren
D. Champai Soren
Answer: A. Shibu Soren
Q24. The Republic Day 2026 celebrations emphasized which constitutional values in PM Modi’s address?
A. Unity, integrity, sovereignty
B. Sovereignty, socialism, secularism
C. Justice, liberty, equality, fraternity
D. Democracy, republic, welfare
Answer: C. Justice, liberty, equality, fraternity
Q25. Which classical musician received Padma Vibhushan in 2026?
A. N. Rajam
B. Ravi Shankar
C. Bismillah Khan
D. Zakir Hussain
Answer: A. N. Rajam
Q26. The 77th Republic Day parade included daredevil performances by which forces?
A. BSF & ITBP
B. CRPF & SSB
C. NSG & CISF
D. Army & Navy
Answer: B. CRPF & SSB
Q27. In the context of 2026 news, which policy area created volatility in the US dollar due to geopolitical risks?
A. Climate change initiatives
B. Healthcare legislation
C. Immigration reforms
D. Trade tariffs and sanctions
Answer: B. Trade tariffs and sanctions
Explanation: Linked to reassessment of Trump-era policies in January 2026.